- Focus on workplace issues
- Practical coping tools
- Collaborative goal setting
About Alyssa
Alyssa Whiteaker is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, trauma, and work-related strain. She also supports those navigating ADHD, self-image concerns, and relationship and communication problems.
Alyssa uses clear, practical steps rather than jargon. She listens first, then helps people set small goals they can actually try between sessions. Sessions often include tools for coping, ways to notice unhelpful patterns, and choices for different ways to respond to stress.
Her background includes six years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people identify what matters to them and take manageable action. Motivational interviewing and client-centered techniques shape how she guides conversations.
People working through workplace stress, caregiver strain, isolation, or trauma will find a focus on building resilience and clearer communication. Alyssa pays attention to guilt, shame, and the practical hurdles that get in the way of change. She helps clients practice boundary-setting and healthier ways of showing up in relationships.
Sessions are offered in English and reflect a collaborative style. The goal is realistic progress and clearer daily routines rather than quick fixes. To begin, readers should follow the site’s process for matching and scheduling.
How these approaches shape online work
Alyssa uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and to try small changes that can improve mood and functioning. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and workplace-related patterns.She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with them even when feelings are uncomfortable. ACT can be useful for people dealing with grief, chronic stress, or persistent worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alyssa treats the first few sessions as a chance to learn what matters to each person and to decide together which techniques to use. This collaborative process helps shape goals and the pace of change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist directory will explain how to start and schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can focus on practical coping and workplace routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alyssa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and workplace issues along with related topics like body image and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Alyssa takes a listening-first, collaborative approach and uses straightforward tools clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with adults and young adults on emotional and workplace concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and she practices from Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a match and schedule?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.